In his speech accepting the Africa Food Prize in 2016, Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze dedicated the Prize to Africa’s youth. “……with this prize, I pledge to continue to coach, mentor and inspire our younger generation in building a better and brighter future for this continent; our Africa,” said the then President of the International Fund Continue Reading
Most young people would hesitate before leaving a stable job for an entrepreneurial venture. But not for a plucky 34-year-old Ugandan, Eric Kaduru, who made a decision to leave his advertising job in the capital city, Kampala, to become an agripreneur—an entrepreneur in the agriculture business. Mr. Kaduru had grown weary of the early-morning traffic Continue Reading
I am reminded of a local saying that when you go to the stream to fetch water, your bucket will only be filled with the water that is yours. No one can take the water that is meant for you. Life will give you what you deserve, nothing more, and nothing less. But first you Continue Reading
Leading Global Reputation-Management Consulting Company, Reputation Poll, has released its inaugural list of 100 Most Reputable Africans. Reputation Poll which is known globally for its annual ranking of the 100 Most Reputable People on Earth and Most Reputable CEOs in various countries, is also set to be announcing new set of research works on personalities and brands Continue Reading
Did you know that what’s on your plate plays a larger role in contributing to climate change than the car you drive? When most wealthy people think about their carbon footprint, or their contributions to climate change, they’ll think about where their electricity and heat come from or what they drive. They’ll think about fossil Continue Reading
Prof. Ruth Oniang’o, the Chairperson, Board of Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), on Monday commended the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) for providing enabling environment for its agriculture programme to flourish. Oniang’o made the commendation when she led the board members of SAA/Sasakawa Fund for Agricultural Extension Education (SAFE) on a courtesy visit to Unilorin Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Continue Reading
Three elderly women sit under a mango tree in Musiega village in Vihiga County chatting animatedly. They are members of a women group, which consists of 22 widows, and on this day, they have come together to exchange traditional vegetable seeds. Some grow African black nightshade (lisutsa/managu), others jute mallow (mrenda) or slender leaf (mitoo) Continue Reading
At a young age, Maïmouna Coulibaly watched her mother tilling the fields, growing a little bit of everything — millet, sorghum, maize, rice and peanuts — to support and nourish the family, often coming up with only a basketful of grains. At a young age, Maïmouna Coulibaly watched her mother tilling the fields, growing a Continue Reading
Leading advocate for nutrition Hon. Prof. Ruth Oniang’o, Kenya and agriculture entrepreneur Mme Maïmouna Sidibe Coulibaly, Mali will share the USD 100,000 prize Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 6 September 2017 – Two women, working at both ends of the agriculture supply chain in Africa, have each been awarded the 2017 Africa Food Prize. Hon. Prof. Ruth Oniang’o, Continue Reading
Tonight, the first ever Africa Food Prize will be awarded to Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), at a Gala dinner taking place at the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Nairobi. Dr. Nwanze is being recognized for his visionary leadership and passionate advocacy on behalf of African Continue Reading